The Michigan Wolverines pulled off an enormous upset on the street Saturday, beating Ohio State to proceed their latest dominance within the rivalry.
Regardless of the win, Michigan made a giant teaching change.
Kirk Campbell, the Wolverines’ offensive coordinator, was fired by head coach Sherrone Moore Tuesday.
The college launched a press release, saying Moore would conduct a nationwide search to seek out Campbell’s alternative.
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Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell reacts to a play in opposition to Ohio State in the course of the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Imagn)
“After a thorough assessment of our offense, I made the decision to relieve Kirk Campbell of his duties and move in a different direction,” Moore stated within the assertion. “This was a decision that I felt was in the best interest of our football program. I want to thank Kirk for his hard work and dedication to the university, Michigan Football and our student-athletes. I wish him well in his future coaching endeavors.”
Tight ends coach Steve Casula will function interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season, the assertion stated.
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The Wolverines’ offense struggled after profitable the nationwide championship and the departure of Jim Harbaugh as head coach. Moore was Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator.
Michigan did lose key offensive gamers, together with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, operating again Blake Corum and receiver Roman Wilson. However the group is 7-5 after 12 video games.
Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell talks to quarterback Davis Warren (16) throughout a timeout in opposition to Ohio State within the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Imagn)
The Wolverines are close to the underside of the NCAA in yards per sport, sitting at 128th out of 134 FBS faculties. They’re additionally a hundred and twenty fifth in first downs per sport and 111th in factors.
The Wolverines scored only one landing within the win Saturday in opposition to Ohio State’s protection, which is likely one of the finest within the nation.
Campbell labored his approach via the Wolverines’ ranks, changing into the group’s quarterbacks coach in 2023 in the course of the nationwide championship run. When Moore took over as head coach after Harbaugh joined the Los Angeles Chargers, Campbell was rapidly promoted once more, however he solely lasted one season.
Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell watches warmups earlier than the Oregon sport at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 2, 2024. (Imagn)
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Michigan will look to make a giant rent for this function, particularly contemplating the dedication flip of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the Michigan native who’s first general within the Class of 2025 prospect rankings.
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